Ambre Gris (for women)

Pierre Balmain Ambre Gris

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In March 2008 the house Pierre Balmain launches a new fragrance named Ambre Gris EDP. It is composed of myrrh, cinnamon, pink pepper, immortal flower, benzoin, tuberose and ambergris. It comes in a retro bottle in a shape of cube with gold colored top available in sizes 75ml (2.6 0z.fl.) and 100ml (3.4 oz.fl.).

The nose behind this fragrance is Guillaume Flavigny.

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iMaverick

A smooth concoction this is! It starts off rich, warm and spicy--an amber sprinkled with pink pepper and cinnamon. Immortelle flower acts as a counterpoint to bring the notes out of its dark depths. Myrrh and tuberose heads the middle notes, fortunately its indolic components are nowhere to bee seen...the scent smoothes over considerably. Musk and Benzoin are now apparent, the salty, fruity, jasmine like nuances of ambergris start appearing, the scent ripens with a building sensuality. It is simply narcotic breathing it in. The smoky note of guaiac is mellow and never assertive.

Six hours later on me I smell remnants of the ambergris with rounded notes of benzoin. If you're an amber freak like I am, who appreciates amber from its woody resinous interpretation right up to the syrupy sweet ones, Ambre Gris is a choice for those who prefer the latter.

06/08/09 21:03:29

NebraskaLovesScent

Ambre Gris is a very well-crafted scent with a definite progression of top notes, middle notes and base notes. I don't detect the florals at all, as others have mentioned, but the fragrance begins as a creamy sweet vanilla, moves to a smoky amber and gradually dries down to a soft woody musk. Having smelled a sample of beach-harvested ambergris, which is very stinky, I don't detect that as an individual note in this scent, thank goodness! But at the same time, I kind of sense its effects in the . . . roundness (for lack of a better word) of this perfume. Scents don't really have a shape for me, but the effect of Ambre Gris comes across as soft, sensual curves instead of sharp corners. It slinks and slides through the different layers, and lingers all day long. Vanilla and Amber lovers should give this one a try!

03/23/09 13:27:08

megannsmom

One of my all time favorites. Warm, buttery almost in the best sense. I don't get any of the floral notes either, just cinnamon tinted woods with the incredible ambergris.....a total aphrodisiac! Must work well with my chemistry, as I have actually had people follow me to ask what I am wearing!

03/05/09 18:13:05

jrjohnson1408

I bought this perfume untested based on sandrina_bambina's excellent article and I am very glad I did. This is the warmest, creamiest amber fragrance I have ever smelt.
I do not get much of the floral notes at all. Just creamy amber, cinnamon, and woody notes (the myrrh and guaiac, I assume).
Bottom line: I love this scent!

02/26/09 16:09:51

desmondorama

I fell in love with this wonderful perfume and have to say that is extremely unisex or even more masculine. It reminds me of some of Tom Ford's Private Collection.

Don't be afraid to try it guys, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

02/26/09 08:33:40

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PepeSilvia

I thought this was just too sweet and generic. Soft, sweet and b-o-r-i-n-g as hell. :(

02/22/09 15:43:15

cleopatras_boudoir

This is perhaps, my absolute favorite fragrance since I discovered Shalimar many years ago. The fragrance has a wonderful, warm, and sweet odor, it lasts for a long time and my husband says its an instant aphrodisiac for him, me too! The composition of the ambergris, tuberose and benzoin is incredible. Amber Gris is a soft, snuggly fragrance, perfect to wear to bed and wear out on the town, people ask me what am I wearing, men tell me I smell soooo good. :)

12/23/08 18:06:45

Juliette has a gun

A new fragrance coming from a very famous house which launched marvels of the kind of Jolie Madame and Vent Vert.
Unfortunately, their new creations cannot be compared to the old ones - they come in very classy bottles, but their contents is dull and totally devoid of innovative potential. Ambre Gris - once again, a fragrance with "Ambre" in its name - is not worth analyzing, it is just one of those Amber fragrances which are floating the market at the moment. Yet, I would not call it unpleasant, but if you are looking for something stylish and original, this cannot be your choice. Save your money and get the decent and well made Ambre by Yves Rocher instead -or go for Maitre Gantier et Parfumeur "Ambre Précieux", nearly the same price as Ambre Gris - but so much more refined. .

11/22/08 07:28:36

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